Finding 497441 (2023-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority lacks formal written procedures for cash management, leading to a material weakness and noncompliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR 200.305 is essential for non-federal entities regarding cash management.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Authority should create and implement written cash management procedures that align with 2 CFR 200.305.

Finding Text

Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name 11.463, U.S. Department of Commerce, Habitat Conservation, Implementing Priority Fish Habitat Restoration Projects of GLFC Lake Committees and Great Lakes Commission Lake Erie Metropark NOAA Federal Award Identification Number and Year NA18NMF4630293 and NA22NMF4630144 Pass through Entity Great Lakes Commission and Great Lakes Fishieries Commission Finding Type Material weakness and material noncompliance with laws and regulations Repeat Finding No Criteria Non federal entities must establish written procedures to implement the requirements of 2 CFR 200.305 for cash management. Condition Controls in place were not adequate to ensure the Authority had written procedures around cash management. Questioned Costs None Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed N/A Context During cash management testing, we noted no formal written procedures were in place. Cause and Effect The Authority did not have written procedures around cash management established. As a result, formal cash management procedures are not established, which could result in a possible noncompliance. Recommendation We recommend the Authority put established written procedures in place that follow requirements in 2 CFR 200.305. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan The Authority will establish written procedures in place that follow requirements in 2 CFR 200.305.

Categories

Cash Management Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 497440 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 497442 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 1073882 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1073883 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1073884 2023-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
66.469 Great Lakes Program $200,219
11.463 Habitat Conservation $199,635
10.664 Cooperative Forestry Assistance $19,798
66.460 Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants $10,000
15.916 Outdoor Recreation_acquisition, Development and Planning $907